How has U.S. society’s understanding of race and ethnicity evolved over time? Why do the cultural explanations for race and ethnicity exceed the biological ones? What impact does constantly evolving terminology related to race and ethnicity have on racial and ethnic relations in the U.S.? (USLO 4.1) Explore and identify your community’s racial and …
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For your initial post: 1. Explain in your own words what equity in education means to you. 2. Identify the “critical, systematic and action oriented” strategies you can use in your own classroom, school or center that would take you from being simply “touched” by social justice to being “moved” by …
Examine communism and socialism. We hear so often today that socialism and communism are the same thing. Examine the similarities and differences between the two. Why do so many Americans seem to hate even the word “socialism”? We already employ some socialism in this country today (and for the past …
A consistent theme in the literature on the self and causal attributions is that we tend to view ourselves and the world through rose-colored glasses. We excuse our mistakes, take credit for our successes (even if not warranted), view ourselves as above average, and have very positive expectations about our future. …
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Give some examples of social media providers regulating the behavior of others. Do you think the providers of social media should regulate the behavior of users? Explain. How does this discussion tie into microeconomics?
1.Discuss a common gastric disorder, and explain what occurs.
Over the past two weeks, our readings and discussions have been focused on establishing a baseline for understanding popular culture. In this module, we’ll begin our tour through the four lenses by beginning with history. As we dive into the four lenses, keep in mind that each lens is framed as a way of seeing …
Brueckner and Largey (2008) test empirically for a positive link between social interaction and neighborhood density. Their empirical results show a negative, rather than positive, effect of density on social interaction. Glaeser and Gottlieb (2006) argue that cities make it easier for humans to interact, and one of the main advantages of dense, urban areas …
Engage in a reflective analysis of a community event of your choice from a sociological perspective. The goal of this assignment is to apply sociological concepts and theories to understand the dynamics, interactions, and social structures that occur during the event. You will critically reflect on your observations and experiences, analyze social behaviors, and explore …
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Define capitalism and socialism and provide examples of countries for both structures.Next, discuss why capitalism and socialism are currently being spotlighted in U.S. politics giving the pros and cons to each organizational structure. Be sure to be specific and give supporting facts, not just opinions.Finally, address the question: Does capitalism create wealth inequality and is …
